DamNationThis film released in 2014 with support from Patagonia makes an excellent case in support of dam removal. Friends of the Eel River highly recommends DamNation as an educational and inspirational resource. |
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The Hydropower Reform Coalition has great resources on hydropower, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the effects of dams on river systems. |
Article Archive
Click here to read articles on our website related to dam removal
Why We Remove Dams, examples of how dams can harm rivers.
Dam Effects, an interactive site showing how dams effect rivers.
Exploring Dam Removal; A Decision-Making Guide
USGS Dam Removal Information Portal (DRIP)
Academic Papers
Dam Removal and Anadromous Salmonid Conservation in California
October 2013
Restoring Salmon Habitat for a Changing Climate
May 2012
Biological Impacts of the Elwha River Dams and Potential Salmonid Responses to Dam Removal
December 2008
Trading Off: The Ecological Effects of Dam Removal
February 2003
The Ecology of Dam Removal: A Summary of Benefits and Impacts
February 2002
Downstream Ecological Effects of Dams
March 1995